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Apr 15, 2010 08:13 |  #1

Hello,
I want to buy a cheap flash bracket to fit 40D+grip AND 5D+grip. I found on ebay:

1. Quickflip 600 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk …iewItem&item=20​0460067761 (external link)
2. Quickflip 900 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk …ss_RL?hash=item​2eac701658 (external link)

Which one do you recommended? Or another one? I don't want to spend more than $40.
Thanks.


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Apr 15, 2010 08:20 |  #2

I just bought this from Amazon today

http://www.amazon.com …ics&qid=1271337​496&sr=1-8 (external link)

As I have 2 cameras and only one bracket, and need both on brackets for events now. The flash thing is killing me! It's $250. But I don't have a grip because it's so heavy with the grip. Imagine putting a very heavy camera with a very heavy lens on a bracket that costs $50, then putting a flash on it. Are you sure you want to do that? I hope it's worth the money as the more expensive brackets are made to hold such heavy loads. You still have to get the off camera cord. Don't forget that.


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Apr 15, 2010 08:35 |  #3

Stupid question here.

It seems like flash brackets only raise the flash off of the hotshoe by a small amount. Do they really make that big of a difference?


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Apr 15, 2010 08:40 |  #4

versedmb wrote in post #9999450 (external link)
Stupid question here.

It seems like flash brackets only raise the flash off of the hotshoe by a small amount. Do they really make that big of a difference?

The flash bracket also allows you to keep the flash above the lens no matter which orientation you shoot in (portrait or landscape). I think I'd be safe in saying that for most brackets, that is the primary function of the flash bracket with height being secondary.


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Apr 15, 2010 08:43 |  #5

PacAce wrote in post #9999481 (external link)
The flash bracket also allows you to keep the flash above the lens no matter which orientation you shoot in (portrait or landscape). I think I'd be safe in saying that for most brackets, that is the primary function of the flash bracket with height being secondary.

Thanks, makes sense. I can see how shooting in portrait orientation the flash is barely above the lens.


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Apr 15, 2010 09:58 |  #6

My advice: dont go with a cheap flash bracket! I have owned MANY believe me and they have all been cheap, flimsy, and questionably secure/safe. I think the only three companies now-a-days making reputable products is RRS, Newton and Custom Brackets. Personally I went with one of the RRS solutions and you can read my review on it here: LINK Save your money and get a nicer one. If you go cheap youll only end up upgrading later and wasting the money on the cheaper ones you tried...


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Apr 16, 2010 06:06 |  #7

Thanks for all response.
You're right with the expensive brackets. But i need this bracket for occasionally use, this is why i want an cheap bracket.

I have another questions: cords like this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk …&ssPageName=STR​K:MEWAX:IT (external link)
or this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk …&ssPageName=STR​K:MEWAX:IT (external link)
or this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk …&ssPageName=STR​K:MEWAX:IT (external link)

preserves e-ttl II function of camera, or just simple e-ttl ?


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Apr 16, 2010 06:39 |  #8

crissoft wrote in post #10005471 (external link)
Thanks for all response.
You're right with the expensive brackets. But i need this bracket for occasionally use, this is why i want an cheap bracket.

Does it really matter if the use is only occasional or not?

When it breaks occasionally, is that OK?

My bracket gets used on rare occasions, but I went with a more secure solution.

I just couldn't see risking my gear, even if it was only on rare occasions.




  
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Apr 16, 2010 07:00 as a reply to  @ harcosparky's post |  #9

The Stroboframe 350 (external link) remains a good bargain in brackets.




  
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Apr 16, 2010 13:14 |  #10

Stroboframe is def a good middle ground. They have been around a long time and OP, you should def give them a look.


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Apr 16, 2010 21:53 |  #11

I have used Custom Brackets CB Junior for several years and have been very happy with the Quality.
http://www.amazon.com …oto&qid=1271472​687&sr=1-1 (external link)

I would like with like Suzi's but I just don't use one enough to justify the price, but I also wanted one that was strong and reliable. The CB Jr has never given me any problems, and is well built.

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Apr 16, 2010 22:22 |  #12

I bought one used, and I like it a lot...apparenlty i just learned it's that stroboframe 350, based on DC FAn's post. I use it backwards though, so I can still use my camera's battery-grip shutter button.
That's important to me....many brackets tip the camera the "wrong" way.




  
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Apr 17, 2010 19:46 |  #13

versedmb wrote in post #9999450 (external link)
Stupid question here.

It seems like flash brackets only raise the flash off of the hotshoe by a small amount. Do they really make that big of a difference?

Height is not so much the issue (to fix redeye), but the greater problem which is solved by a proper bracket (which keeps the flash centered on the lens optical axis) is the elimination of side shadow.


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Apr 17, 2010 20:04 |  #14

Wilt wrote in post #10014592 (external link)
Height is not so much the issue (to fix redeye), but the greater problem which is solved by a proper bracket (which keeps the flash centered on the lens optical axis) is the elimination of side shadow.

I read about flash brackets and items like RRS's CRD that are designed to keep the flash above the lens no matter the orientation, as you said. Then I hear things like "the best thing you can do is get the flash off the camera because having it right above the lens creates a very flat and unflattering light." I'm having trouble reconciling those two. Can you shed some light on it, so to speak?




  
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Apr 17, 2010 20:28 |  #15

mike_d wrote in post #10014663 (external link)
I read about flash brackets and items like RRS's CRD that are designed to keep the flash above the lens no matter the orientation, as you said. Then I hear things like "the best thing you can do is get the flash off the camera because having it right above the lens creates a very flat and unflattering light." I'm having trouble reconciling those two. Can you shed some light on it, so to speak?

My understanding:

1. Usually its best to get flash off camera when you can.

2. When you can't get flash off camera (say your shooting a wedding) then a bracket is one step better than on camera flash.


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